UNAUTHORITATIVE Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For UNAUTHORITATIVE
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
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| authoritative | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • endowed with authority adjective satellite • having authority or ascendancy or influence • of recognized authority or excellence | ||||||
| certified | adverb, adjective adv, adj | |||||
adjective • endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements adjective satellite • fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly) • holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill | ||||||
| credible | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • capable of being believed adjective satellite • (a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate) credulous • appearing to merit belief or acceptance | ||||||
| dependable | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • worthy of reliance or trust adjective satellite • worthy of being depended on • consistent in performance or behavior • financially safe | ||||||
| established | verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj | |||||
adjective • brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established adjective satellite • settled securely and unconditionally • conforming with accepted standards • shown to be valid beyond a reasonable doubt • introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation | ||||||
| official | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
adjective • having official authority or sanction • of or relating to an office noun • a worker who holds or is invested with an office • someone who administers the rules of a game or sport adjective satellite • verified officially • conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline • (of a church) given official status as a national or state institution | ||||||
| proven | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective • established beyond doubt | ||||||
| recognized | verb, adverb, adjective v, adv, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • generally approved or compelling recognition • provided with a secure reputation | ||||||
| reliable | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • worthy of reliance or trust adjective satellite • worthy of being depended on • conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief | ||||||
| trustworthy | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • worthy of trust or belief adjective satellite • taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations | ||||||
| valid | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force adjective satellite • still legally acceptable | ||||||